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Kyrene Preschool Program at Mirada

Discover the inspiring Kyrene Preschool Program at Mirada School District for the 2019-2020 academic year. Meet our dedicated teachers, explore our curriculum, and learn how we nurture young learners. Join us in celebrating strengths, developing leaders, and honoring diversity.

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Kyrene Preschool Program at Mirada

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  1. Kyrene Preschool Programat Mirada Kyrene School District 2019-2020

  2. Inspiring Academic Excellence While Celebrating Strengths, Developing Leaders, and Honoring Diversity Mirada Mission Statement

  3. Integrated Preschool Teacher Jennifer Bell • Bachelors Special Education & Elementary Education • Early Childhood Endorsement • M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction Meet Our Teachers Integrated Preschool Teacher Brandi Mitchell • Bachelors of Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education • M.A.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction

  4. More about Ms. Jen… 25th year of teaching, I taught 3rd grade for 19 years, this is my 6 year in preschool, and my 2nd year here at Mirada. Married my husband Steve in 2005. 4 terrific sons, Justin (25), Tanner (11), A.J. (10), and Lucas (7). I love spending time with my family and friends, outdoor activities, watching my boys play baseball, going to the movies, and traveling.

  5. More about Ms. Brandi… This is my 4th year of teaching. I taught early childhood special education for 3 years. This is my first year in integrated preschool here at Mirada. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA and moved to AZ in 2011. I love spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy swimming, watching movies, reading and traveling.

  6. More about our Preschool Staff... • Ms. Jen’s Classroom • Speech Language Pathologist • Ms. Cara • Classroom Assistants • Ms. Lisa • Ms. Karel • Ms. Brandi’s Classroom • Speech Language Pathologist • Ms. Mikki • Classroom Assistants • Ms. Vera • Ms. Kay

  7. We strive to provide students and families with a positive first experience in school. • We believe our program provides a smooth transition into kindergarten. Why Kyrene Preschool?

  8. About the Program

  9. Staff Ratio • Each day there are three adults for approximately 16 students • 1 classroom teacher certified in both Special Education and Early Childhood Education • 2 instructional assistants with extensive training • Speech Language Pathologist • 1 day a week (Fridays)

  10. Outside/Gross Motor Play • Circle Time • Snack Time • Child directed Play (1 hour) • Story Time • Art • Circle Time Daily Schedule Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning, but for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood. -Fred Rogers

  11. Art Center • Sensory Table • Library Area • Puzzles and Manipulatives • Math Center • Science Center • Dramatic Play Center • Music Center • Writing Center • Blocks and Building Center Classroom Centers

  12. Arizona State Standards for Early Childhood(Standards Guide our Instruction) Social/Emotional Approaches to Learning Language and Literacy Mathematics Science Social Studies Physical Development Health and Safety Fine Arts

  13. Preschool Curriculum • Our curriculum is divided into the following 8 themes. • 1. Ready for School • 2. My Family • 3. Our Community • 4. Awesome Animals! • 5. Imagine It, Make It • 6. Growing Up Healthy • 7. Nature All Around Us • 8. Moving On • Handwriting without Tears (Writing Program) • Sanford Harmony-Social Emotional Learning

  14. The Big Day program has a parent portal. Please take the information on your chair home with you. https://auth.tgds.hmhco.com/login/bdport/login.php?bffs=N Username: Password: Instructions will come home in your child’s folders on Friday! Preschool Curriculum

  15. Language activities done whole group Small groups and 1:1 working on specific speech sounds Consults with preschool staff on ways to implement speech and language goals. Collects language samples during playtime Facilitates peer interactions and expressive language Speech/Language Services

  16. Number Sense/Math Focus on skills to prepare students for math in kindergarten. Activities Include: • Counting • Comparing Numbers and Amounts • Identifying one more/one less • Patterns • Sorting • Measuring Focus on Readiness Skills

  17. Phonemic Awareness Focus on skills to prepare children for reading. Activities Include: Letter Recognition Sound Recognition Identifying beginning sounds Breaking words into syllables Rhyming Words Playing with sounds to create new words (changing beginning/ending sounds. Show & Tell/Letter of the Week-more information from individual teacher in newsletters. Focus on Readiness Skills

  18. Read to your child daily. Reading is the single most important activity leading to literacy. • Talk to your child, use big vocabulary words, ask lots of questions, and describe things in detail. • Encourage Independence (even though it might be easier to do things for them, children really want to be self sufficient) • Sing songs and play games with your child • Folder Activities-Colors, Shapes, Numbers, Letters, and Writing Practice. What Parents can do at Home to Support Learning

  19. Assessments are ongoing and are conducted in large or small groups, as well as individually. • Family Night in October-(Progress Report Provided) • Parent Teacher Conferences in the Spring • Parents will receive a report of progress in January and May. • Teaching Strategies Gold Report • Progress Report (similar to the Kindergarten Report Card) Progress Reports

  20. Parent/Teacher Communication

  21. Party Volunteers • PTO Opportunities • Classroom Volunteers • Guest Reader • Preparation Work • Donations of requested items Ways to Support Preschool Program

  22. We have setup classroom REMIND Accounts for us to share important information and photos with you. IF YOU WISH TO SIGN UP FOR REMIND: Text 81010 AM Ms. Brandi– enter @msbrandiam PM Ms. Brandi – enter @msbrandipm AM Ms. Jen – enter @jenbellam PM Ms. Jen – enter @jenbellpm Remind Text Message Sign Up

  23. Habit 1-Be Proactive (you’re in charge) • Habit 2-Begin with the End in Mind (have a plan) • Habit 3-Put First Things First (work first then play) • Habit 4-Think Win-Win (so everyone wins) • Habit 5-Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood (listen to others ideas and feelings, try to see things from their point of view) • Habit 6- Synergize (work together) • Habit 7-Sharpen the Saw (have a balance, take care of yourself) 7 Habits

  24. We feel that teachers and parents are a team in a child’s education. We are looking forward to a great partnership with you this year! Please feel free to contact us with questions or concerns.  Thank you for coming! Closing

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